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Brainstorming Techniques

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Brainstorming Techniques

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Try some of the brainstorming exercises below if you're suffering from writer's block. Of course, these methods will only get you so far on their own. Do some genuine research before you begin developing your first ideas for a research paper.

Don't be scared to scribble down criticisms of your ideas while you brainstorm. You shouldn't think of critique as a distinct activity from brainstorming, even though it's frequently overlooked in free writing. It's a good idea to have an open mind. As a result, you may come up with new ideas and concepts. Please visit educibly to get help.

Reading

As a kind of procrastination, reading may also be used to get the creative juices flowing and get the creative juices flowing. Whenever you complete a chapter or essay, make a copy of a paragraph and jot down some notes on it. If you want to get started or stay going, this is a terrific method to do it!

Listing

Free expression

As you examine your subject, set a time restriction (a few minutes, say) and begin writing down whatever comes to mind. Don't obsess on the correctness of your language and punctuation, or whether or not your thoughts are solid. Keep writing. That's all there is to it. Do keep in mind, though, that this is a pre-writing technique—I've seen a few too many examinations that seem like free association. You can read educibly review by visiting our website.

Description

You have no idea where to begin? Begin by describing the situation.

Using your senses may help you write better descriptions.

Clustering

Creating a network of connections is the goal of clustering, also known as mind mapping.

Comparison

List the differences, similarities, oppositions, and parallels you can come up with.

Writing about antidepressants is only one example. The difference between medication and poison is a good place to start. It is important to remember that medication is also a form of poison when we study the contrast Antidepressants, in fact, have a long list of adverse effects (insomnia, weight gain, nausea, etc.). We may ask whether antidepressants are over-prescribed in light of this information.

Definition

A word's origins and definition may occasionally throw fresh light on your issue, even if they don't need to be defined.

Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing, for example, has the strange title "Much Ado About Nothing." This question may be answered by looking at the meaning of "nothing" in early modern times. As soon as we do, we'll see that Shakespeare is making a dirty sexual joke about "noting" (music) and commenting on human existence as something made out of nothing (ex nihilo).

CONCLUSION

In addition to this, there are other more pre-writing strategies (also called heuristic methods). Tell a tale (narrative), explain cause and effect, or give a few examples to illustrate your point (exemplarity). Pre-writing isn't going to assist you much if you haven't done enough research to get your creative juices flowing. If you haven't already done so, don't be afraid to go back to the books and revise your cluster diagram or list.

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